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Helene in Western North Carolina: Everything you need to know from help to recovery efforts

Asheville Citizen Times
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Since Tropical Storm Helene tore through Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving behind wreckage, flooding, widespread power and water outages and devastation, the Citizen Times has been providing the community with ways to find help, ways to help, voices from the region, updates on recovery efforts, visuals of the storm's impact and much more. We have been publishing so many stories that it is easy to overlook some. To help readers navigate our journalism, we are compiling a comprehensive list of our work on Helene.

How to find help in the aftermath of Helene

Help in a hurry: Quick guide to finding essentials in Asheville after flooding from Helene

Supplies are here, Asheville mayor says, as city sets up more distribution sites after Helene

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How to find help: Madison County emergency resource guide in the wake of Helene flooding

Hot meals available for Hurricane Helene survivors: County-by-county distribution guide

Here's where to find Asheville-area food, water distribution sites

Need help in Asheville, NC after Helene? Mapping locations of water, food, shelter, WiFi

Helene updates from Buncombe: Where to refill oxygen, find non-potable water, bus service

Sign up for text message updates and crucial information in Hurricane Helene's aftermath

Haywood County town providing meals, supplies, showers to Helene victims

Helene in the Swannanoa Valley: where to find water, food, other resources

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Helene trapped Asheville broadcasters in their station. They've stayed on air ever since

Is well water safe after Helene flooding? Here are tips to ensure you can drink from your well

MANNA FoodBank's distribution center lost in Tropical Storm Helene, new facility acquired

World Central Kitchen, Hearts with Hands providing food, water in Asheville

From New York to California: The country mobilizes to help Asheville post-Helene

Helene aftermath: How Western North Carolina small businesses can get federal aid, recovery loans

What is the emergency SOS on my iPhone? And how can I use it?

Veterans Affairs, nonprofit get outreach services going for Asheville veterans

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Post-Helene updates: Learn about curfew, resources, donations, wellness check status map

‘It’ll wear you down’: First responders discuss mental health challenge of Helene relief

Out of work from Helene? You may qualify for unemployment assistance. Here's what to know

How much do those unemployed by Helene need to get by? One worker says $257 won't cut it

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper increases unemployment to $600 due to Helene. What to know and how to apply

Which grocery stores are open, closed in Western North Carolina after Helene?

Asheville's ART bus service has expanded service and offers free fares

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Chef-led organizations dole out thousands of free, hot meals across WNC: Where to get one

Buncombe residents affected by Helene have 1 day to apply for emergency food assistance

Asheville Disaster Recovery Center at Reynolds High School will move to a new location

FEMA opens new Disaster Recovery Center in Buncombe County

Where to find relief in Buncombe County one month post-Helene

WNC farms disaster relief meeting offers recovery resources after Tropical Storm Helene

Buncombe County homeowners can apply for Helene help through 2 more programs

Buncombe residents apply for grants to lift, reinforce or sell their homes post-Helene

Tips to help navigate FEMA claims

Is a generator covered by FEMA? What North Carolina Helene victims can use federal aid funds on

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What are the steps of the FEMA process? What to expect when filling out a FEMA application

Left displaced after Helene? How to apply for shelter assistance at FEMA approved hotels

County officials provide update on how much FEMA has given out in Buncombe County

Will GoFundMe hurt my chances of getting FEMA aid? And is $750 really it? What to know in North Carolina

Clinic helps WNC Helene victims receive maximum FEMA assistance: Pisgah Legal plans more

Here's how to apply for aid through FEMA and check your application's status

FEMA extends deadline for NC residents to apply for Helene assistance. What to know

Here are ways you can help the community come back

How to help: Learn about ways to support Hurricane Helene victims, how to donate

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How can I help those affected by Hurricane Helene? Here are ways you can donate

How to help and donate to North Carolina animal shelters after Helene

More: Eric Church, Luke Combs, Billy Strings, James Taylor to hold Hurricane Helene benefit show

New Origin, Hi-Wire among Asheville breweries seeking public support: How to help

How to volunteer in Western North Carolina: where to volunteer, send help for Asheville and surrounding areas

Remembering those lost to the storm

Asheville woman, 28, among dead, 'washed away' in Swannanoa River during Helene, mom says

Madison County flood victim was law enforcement leader, but everybody's mom

4 BCS students reported dead from Tropical Storm Helene

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2 brothers killed in flood loved superheroes, cows. 21 Buncombe students still missing

Asheville family - including 7-year-old - swept to deaths by Helene's floodwaters

Asheville community pharmacist mourned after Helene floodwaters swept apartment away

He died saving lives during Helene. Mourner: Firefighter's heroism 'close to our heart'

'It's changed forever': Tropical Storm Helene destroys Craigtown, kills 11 in same family

How many people have been killed by Helene

How many died in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene? See county-by-county list

Helene's brutal toll: More than 100 dead; Biden to survey damage: Monday updates

Buncombe County's death toll rises to 72, over 200 unaccounted for after Helene

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Madison County death toll climbs to 5 after Helene. Hot Springs mayor: Have hope

Disaster Mobile Mortuary in Charlotte, ready to deploy when state hits mortuary capacity

All deaths found post-Helene examined: Buncombe County Sheriff's Office retracts 72 count

How many died in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene? See county-by-county list

After Tropical Storm Helene, what happens when search efforts come to an end?

Asheville police chief reflects on Helene recoveries: 10 city residents yet to be found

Helene death toll in NC rises over 100: How many are missing or worse in Buncombe County?

How residents are pulling through after Helene

Book about Helene flooding in WNC chronicles inspiring tales of hope, kindness and renewal

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Chávez: Overflowing potties, chainsaws, lives lost: Helene daily newspaper reporting

How does a community cope when the bridge out of town washes away? Bat Cave shows the way

How Asheville's service industry responded to needs of others amid Tropical Storm Helene

All-volunteer Burnsville field hospital helping save lives, treat injured after Helene

Asheville chefs feed, provide for underserved communities after Tropical Storm Helene

Asheville's historic Black cultural center has taken on a new role in the wake of Helene

'Taking care of each other': Asheville public housing neighbors bonded after Helene

'He's saving lives,' 17-year-old collects creek water for Eastmoor neighbors after hurricane

Cut off by Helene's flooding, Asheville neighbors join forces to build a new road

Neighbors rescued neighbors in WNC's Barnardsville as Helene stormed through

WNC Ag Center housing 224 people seeking safety after Helene

Helene in Black Mountain: 'Neighbors helping neighbors' as more aid comes in

'Every day is a struggle': Mitchell, Yancey residents helping each other despite setbacks

Baby storms into the world as Helene rips Western North Carolina

How WNC teams are giving back to their communities while waiting for football after Helene

Asheville man says he was trapped under a bridge by the rising French Broad River during Helene

Even after neighbor's death, Marshall's Rollins community still inspired by support

One multigenerational family struggles to survive as Appalachia reels from Helene floods

'Calm, collected': Displaced residents find refuge at Asheville emergency shelters

Asheville's Hillcrest public housing 'pitch black' nightly after Helene: Asking for help

Watauga County community doesn't know when 'normal' will return — or if they want it to

WNC churches unite with spirit of service, offer resources, after Tropical Storm Helene

Swannanoa residents living 'day by day, hour by hour' after Helene

Mission ER in Asheville overwhelmed after Helene, a mobile ER providing immediate relief

WNC Ag Center housing 224 people seeking safety after Helene

Family finds shelter after Helene at A-B Tech

'We're strong': 11 homes left livable in Beacon Village as residents dig out

Hurricane Helene battered North Carolina's mountain trails. Now, mules are vital for delivering supplies

Hot Springs relief efforts 'should be studied' as entire town teams up amid Helene's chaos

Asheville residents find normalcy, comfort at bars amid Tropical Storm Helene

Asheville chefs feed, provide for underserved communities after Tropical Storm Helene

How a local emergency shelter reunited these Asheville residents post-Helene

Army helps Western North Carolina communities after Helene, and won't stop for Milton

Madison students jump into action after Helene, but 'thankful' to reunite with friends

'This whole road is family': Generational Rollins families confront loss after Helene

When floodwaters breached a Swannanoa home, the roof was the safest place for a man, his dog

Photos discovered in Helene's wake tell the story of families in the Asheville area

Chef-led organizations dole out thousands of free, hot meals across WNC: Where to get one

Isolated from the world, Asheville residents scavenge for food amid Helene floods

'The community's pride': Volunteers sweep French Broad River for debris Helene left behind

'Forever changed': Asheville vigil honors those who lost their lives to Helene

For one Latino man in Swannanoa, Helene wasn’t just a weather event but a turning point

A rescue team couldn't cope with Helene in its rubber raft. A donor came forward to help.

Chimney Rock shop owner finds new location, hope through kindness, month after Helene

At low-income senior apartments, Asheville residents banded together to weather Helene

A month later, an Asheville family moves forward amid Helene's destruction

After Helene, Hot Springs residents 'basically recreated a society in a couple days'

How West Asheville’s Colaborativa La Milpa became a lifeline after Helene floods

Helene one month later: Asheville's resilience bonds city after storm. 'I want to be here'

Old Fort residents recover from Helene: 'No neighbor left behind come hell or high water'

200-year-old Black community near Boone resilient after Tropical Storm Helene disaster

Asheville residents find joy, normalcy at farmers markets after Tropical Storm Helene

Walnut volunteer: This Halloween, we can honor families without 'superficial' decorations

How country music's Eric Church is helping support Western North Carolina after Helene

'Caverns of Gold' compilation album, concert to benefit WNC Helene victims

'So grateful:' Waynesville shop makes room for another in post-Helene act of kindness

How this couple and their dog survived Swannanoa River flooding during Helene

Trapped with 54 horses for 4 days, Biltmore employees fought to find water during Helene

New Orleans, Asheville chefs unite for Tropical Storm Helene relief dinner series

Language and legal hurdles leave Swannanoa Latinos to rely on each other for help

Protestors call for moratorium on evictions, foreclosures in wake of Helene flooding

Not as hard-hit by Helene as other 2 Madison towns, Mars Hill jumped into action

After Tropical Storm Helene devastation, ‘Junaluska,’ town in Black Appalachia, hangs on

RADFest 1.0 celebrates the soft reopening of the Asheville River Arts District

Trinity of Fairview church beacon of hope in Helene aftermath: 'A light in the community'

Tiny town of Bat Cave, devastated by Helene, works to build community back

Recovery efforts are ongoing across the region

Asheville, Western NC flooding latest update: Everything to know in week 2 of recovery after Helene

As many as 100,000 people in Western North Carolina don't have running water after Helene

For Asheville's homeless, Helene brought further devastation and crisis; Will numbers grow?

Birth centers seek to evacuate mothers and expecting mothers needing care after Helene

Asheville City Schools looking to dig wells at all campuses: Some could open in 2 weeks

What's happening during indefinite school closures in Asheville, Buncombe County?

Water options for reopening Buncombe County Schools discussed in emergency meeting

With non-potable water available, Asheville-area schools will reopen with half days soon

Here's how to avoid contractor fraud and charity home repair scams after any weather disaster

Helene: Some Woodfin residents see water return; some served by Asheville must wait

Recovery from Helene and addiction, how treatment centers are keeping clients connected

As the mountains call for help after Helene, NC legislature approves recovery funds

Asheville reservoir to get direct water treatment in effort to speed return of supply

Construction underway at Asheville water plant. What to know about timeline, process

Despite rumors, mayor says, Chimney Rock will rebuild from Tropical Storm Helene

Helene flooded Asheville's arts district. A developer hopes to 'keep the artists' in town

Helene in Buncombe: The latest on water system, schools, trash, mail, FEMA, early voting

Buncombe Helene updates: Where to drop trash, donation centers, FEMA, mental health resources

Helene recovery in Buncombe: The latest on trash pickup, water system, veterans resources

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Water returns slowly, donation needs change, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Shelters during cold weather, disaster relief scams, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Storm debris collection, repair permits, school updates

Buncombe recovery: Curfew to be lifted, parks reopen and latest update on water, schools

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Donation pauses, water updates, debris facility updates, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Well testing, NCDMV updates, daycares reopen and more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Water contaminants, Blue Ridge Parkway sections open, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Relief and voting relocations, FEMA's housing needs, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Spectrum restoration delays, D-SNAP extension, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Destroyed, damaged building numbers; water turbidity, scams

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Stomach flu outbreak, voting deadlines, parks reopening, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Spectrum updates, free parking, Halloween safety, debris

Helene recovery in Buncombe: French Broad River impacts, water system, FEMA advice, more

Helene recovery in Buncombe: Water system turbidity drops, voting, parkway openings, more

Helene recovery: Water turbidity continues to drop, 'great progress' on chlorination

Helene recovery: Free vehicle repairs, storm-related home repairs assistance, shelter closes

Helene recovery: Water turbidity drops, flood-damaged home purchase program, FEMA homes

Helene recovery: FEMA updates, homeowner grants, new company helps with debris removal

Helene recovery: Water turbidity levels still too high, new storm response consultants, more

Rules set for restaurants to reopen amid Asheville water outage — but can they comply?

What is happening in Western NC? Updates on towns ravaged by Helene

'Hurricane alley': Gov. Cooper visits Canton, afflicted by yet another severe flood

Western NC power outage map: Thousands still without electricity as Duke Energy works to restore

Internet outages persist after Helene: Spectrum details restoration progress, obstacles

Asheville flooding recovery: See Western NC communities work together in aftermath of Helene

Helene recovery in Buncombe: The latest on trash pickup, water system, veterans resources

Asheville, Buncombe schools reopening plans: Challenges include water, bus routes, sanitation

Western NC schools: 2 weeks after Helene, see what is open, opening and closed

Madison County Schools closed 'until safe to reopen' as some families still without power

Henderson hopes to reopen schools next week, Transylvania too, Polk resumes Wednesday

Western NC colleges: See what is open, opening and closed 2 weeks after Helene

All Buncombe students accounted for after Helene; board sets date for schools to reopen

Asheville City Schools set reopening date after Tropical Storm Helene closures

Western NC schools: See which schools remain closed a month after Helene

Churchgoers, volunteers 'find hope, hold fast' to faith following Tropical Storm Helene

Church service on school football field post-Helene draws thousands

Helene left Asheville Christian Academy damaged grounds, muddied floors and faith it can rebuild

Basilica of St. Lawrence holds mass and aids Helene victims

Asheville NC updates: The latest things to know about Helene recovery

More Helene recovery updates from WNC

After Helene, more search teams on the way to Buncombe; Donation, volunteer efforts launched

Riverview Station artists aspire to rise like a phoenix after Tropical Storm Helene

For WNC Christmas tree growers, road conditions are a primary concern after Helene

As Asheville continues Helene response, Habitat for Humanity gearing up for rebuilding phase

Riverside bar, brewery, café owners determined to rebuild post Tropical Storm Helene

'Just trying to survive:' Barnardsville residents look toward rebuilding after Helene

Artists, volunteers begin digging out flood-shattered River Arts District

Thousands of volunteers complete wellness checks for 15,982 WNC households after Helene

Buncombe County jail detainees moved amid city's damaged water system; must notify family

Commission approves pay for work during Helene; update on finances for storm recovery

Helene forced closure of Planned Parenthood in Asheville, affecting hundreds of patients

Birth centers seek to evacuate mothers and expecting mothers needing care after Helene

How much will Helene affect property values in Buncombe County? Assessors already at work

Asheville water update: System 'substantially restored'; treatment begins on North Fork reservoir

County allocates $29 million for Helene recovery effort; delays 2025 property reappraisal

Asheville-area law enforcement resume normal operations for missing persons after Helene

When will internet be restored in the Asheville area?

Madison County Schools set for post-Helene return; to provide showers, laundry services

Legionnaires' disease, tetanus among health risks North Carolina residents face in the wake of Helene flooding. Here's what to know

Daytripper: Family friendly things to do in WNC amid Tropical Storm Helene recovery

Waste Pro resumes Asheville trash, recycling pick up: What to know about Helene debris

These North Carolina towns are eager for visitors to boost local economy post-Helene

West Asheville public housing residents decry debris processing sites opened nearby

Latest in Helene aftermath: What we know across Western North Carolina communities amid recovery

Buncombe County residents encouraged to not burn debris following Tropical Storm Helene

Non-potable water returns to nearly 95% of Asheville's system. What city learned from 2022-23 holiday outage

From debris to water, here are the latest things to know about Asheville's Helene recovery

More Asheville restaurants reopen nearly a month post-Tropical Storm Helene, issues persist

As Asheville parks reopen following Tropical Storm Helene, free Halloween events listed

Asheville Council OKs funds for Helene recovery to cover home repairs, rental assistance

Asheville restaurateurs prepare for a potential ‘mass exodus’ of food service workers

No additional debris brought to West Asheville site near Deaverview, for now, city says

Post Helene, how Gentry Hardware, Bluff Mtn. Outfitters and Hot Springs Resort move ahead

Buncombe County to resume regular operations where possible on Wednesday

NC Gov. Roy Cooper asks General Assembly for nearly $4 billion for Helene recovery

Ski resorts undeterred following tropical storm: 'Continue to pray and help where we can'

Back to school in WNC: caring for kids’ mental health

Some downtown Asheville parking enforcement resumes Oct. 24; Garages, meters still free?

Asheville Independent Restaurants calls for state's support, warns of 'economic maelstrom'

NC General Assembly passes millions more in Helene funding, but it won't be the last of it

Buncombe County Courthouse to resume most operations next week

Pisgah National Forest reopens in parts after Helene; cleanup of debris, trees continues

Helene in WNC could have been 'exponentially worse,' causing 'annihilation.' Here's why

With no water, few customers after Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville brewers seek to cope

Helene by the numbers: A month since storm, what statistics say about recovery

At W. Asheville apartments, 'deactivated' Helene debris site still concerns residents

With many thousands displaced by Helene in N. Carolina, short-term rentals sought by FEMA

2024 White House Christmas tree chosen from Avery County farm after Tropical Storm Helene

After Helene, Asheville suspends boards, commissions until 2025. City Council not affected

Tropical Storm Helene causes more hardships for breast cancer patients

Carolina Hurricanes donate $50,000, with promise of more, to help rebuild Asheville rink

The 1st post-Helene WNC soil sample results are in from Marshall. What are the results?

Mayor: 'Chimney Rock will not be the same but it will be better'

2 Buncombe County emergency shelters set to close 1 month after Tropical Storm Helene

Canton mayor after Biden chat: 'We cannot let our communities be forgotten'

NC's most expensive home sold in WNC for $14 million even as region recovers from Helene

Buncombe County home sales see dip after Helene. 'We'll find out what the new normal is'

After Helene, Asheville housing experts are looking at Katrina for answers: 'Prices go up'

Asheville tourism marketing restarts amid worries over a post-Helene 'economic disaster'

In Helene's wake, WNC congressional candidates Rudow, Edwards want to rebuild the region

Madison Middle students say destigmatizing mental health post-Helene as important as ever

Consultant helping manage Buncombe County's Helene recovery to focus on debris removal

Drinkable water will be restored to Asheville's system by mid-December, officials say

Biltmore Estate tree falls on, injures contract worker, Asheville Fire Department says

Florida doctor charged with stealing $12K in donations for Helene victims in Swannanoa

After Helene, Asheville public housing evictions continue. Residents have 'nowhere to go'

Over 1,500 remain in hotels after Helene as Buncombe Co. mulls FEMA housing 'group site'

'Unrecognizable': Asheville veterans shelter clears first hurdle toward rebuilding

Asheville's North Fork Water Treatment Plant; What happened to the 'pristine' reservoir?

WNC Farmers Market offers reduced-price and free spots for area vendors and musicians

Asheville City Council approves post-Helene cleanup and repair spending

MountainTrue releases more post-Helene soil, water samples: How polluted is the French Broad?

Safe drinking water returns to UNC Asheville through temporary treatment facility

For Corner Kitchen owners, flood, flood again means try, try again

Buncombe residents apply for grants to lift, reinforce or sell their homes post-Helene

How sports programs are dealing with Helene aftermath

NCHSAA announces it will extend the 2024 football season by a week due to Tropical Storm Helene

Seven WNC high school football teams returning to the field in Week 8

Franklin football to wear 'WNC Strong' helmet stickers rest of season to honor Helene victims

Even after NCHSAA ruling, football's return remains up in air for WNC teams hit hardest by Helene

How Franklin football, volleyball teams are aiding Helene recovery efforts in WNC

Pisgah football will resume 2024 season Friday at middle school field after Helene damaged stadium

Updated WNC high school football schedule after Helene: Haywood County championship gets new date

West Henderson football tops Pisgah as communities healing from Helene turn out in support

Seven WNC high school football teams returning to the field in Week 8

In return to football, Mountain Heritage gives back to Yancey County: 'This is our way'

Asheville School, Christ School football to return, set new date for Carolinas' oldest rivalry

How Asheville Christian Academy volleyball reached NCISAA state finals without a school

How Roberson hosted 18 matches in 4 days as volleyball returned from Tropical Storm Helene

How Buncombe County worked to bring back sports in days, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene

App State football ready to celebrate return to Boone in first home game since Helene

Pisgah football to host archrival Tuscola in first game at Memorial Stadium since Helene

'Spirit of the Valley': How Owen football defeated Asheville Christian in joint senior night

Unimaginable devastation, hardship has beset WNC

Why did it flood so badly in Western North Carolina? Some scientists point to this weather effect

Buncombe County Sheriff: 'Actively searching river, debris' in Swannanoa after Helene

'We just need help': Henderson County farmers hit hard by Helene

Chimney Rock, Lake Lure before and after: Photos of Western NC towns after Helene

For Asheville's homeless, Helene brought further devastation and crisis; Will numbers grow?

Asheville water: Drone images show full extent of Helene damage and why there's a long road ahead

Brevard residents shocked by Helene destruction, rally to aid community members

North Carolina town bands together after Helene wreaked havoc: 'That's what we do'

East Henderson football stadium suffers significant damage from Helene

'Surreal' scope of devastation in Asheville, North Carolina: 'Our hearts are broken'

Photos and videos capture 'biblical devastation' in Asheville, North Carolina: See Helene's aftermath

They came to Asheville for healing. Now, all they see is destruction.

Helene by the numbers: How much rain fell in Asheville, Western NC? How high did rivers crest? How many died?

Woodfin after Helene: amid 'acts of kindness,' town unites; whitewater attraction update

After Helene, the land has changed, but the Pensacola community remains the same

Biltmore Estate shares first look at Helene damage, parts of property had 'significant flooding'

Scenes of storm aftermath in Henderson County

Asheville breweries 'devastated' by Helene flooding: 'Closed indefinitely'

Helene's flooding flattens Chimney Rock, NC: 'Everything along the river is gone'

'Take action now': Inside the race to alert residents of Helene's wrath

Helene floods destroy iconic Asheville music venue on the French Broad; future uncertain

Qualla Boundary loses fall trout stock to Tropical Storm Helene

How Helene highlights the need for climate resilience in Asheville

Hot Springs Resort offers first look at Tropical Storm Helene damage; Will it reopen?

Helene by the numbers: What they tell us about the devastation, cost of recovery

Watch: Blue Ridge Parkway devastation in North Carolina captured by drone footage

'Do not flush': Helene destroyed Spruce Pine's water treatment plant with no immediate fix

NC Arboretum in Asheville sustained massive tree damage in Helene; plans to reopen

Isolated from the world, Asheville residents scavenge for food amid Helene floods

'Forever changed': Asheville vigil honors those who lost their lives to Helene

Helene wipes out large sector of wedding industry in Asheville area

Asheville passenger rail was set to return. After Helene its future is uncertain

Asheville Independent Restaurants calls for state's support, warns of 'economic maelstrom'

Helene in WNC could have been 'exponentially worse,' causing 'annihilation.' Here's why

A month after Helene, a River Arts District salon works to overcome 'heartbreaking' loss

'I feel like the water keeps rising': Woodfin brewery in ruins, founders hold on to hope

Looking back at hope and hardship in WNC, a month after Tropical Storm Helene

Asheville food and hospitality workers adjust to a new normal after Helene

Mayor: 'Chimney Rock will not be the same but it will be better'

Buncombe jail's 'dire' state met with lack of urgency by court officials, attorneys say

'Drastically different': How Helene upended ecology and habitat of Western North Carolina

River Arts District restaurant, wine bar taken down to their foundations in historic storm

'We've lost our livelihood:' Maggie Valley businesses see tourism drop-off post-Helene

Ingles reports up to $55M in property and inventory losses from Helene

Asheville tourism marketing restarts amid worries over a post-Helene 'economic disaster'

Parts of Hot Springs Library destroyed by Helene: Here's how to help

First came an unimaginable flood. Now, Biltmore Village restaurateur faces tough choices

'Confined near their waste': NC advocates call for WNC prisoners release after Helene

Asheville Tea Company sisters watch dreams wash away in historic Swannanoa River flood

After Helene, Asheville public housing evictions continue. Residents have 'nowhere to go'

Asheville's Riverside Cemetery has more than 50 downed, leaning trees post-Helene

'Unrecognizable': Asheville veterans shelter clears first hurdle toward rebuilding

Asheville's North Fork Water Treatment Plant; What happened to the 'pristine' reservoir?

Tiny town of Bat Cave, devastated by Helene, works to build community back

'It's changed forever': Tropical Storm Helene destroys Craigtown, kills 11 in same family

For Corner Kitchen owners, flood, flood again means try, try again

Helene swept away WNC trout and anglers. Restoring fishing industry 'will be challenging'

Many roads have been destroyed. Find out more.

Latest road closure updates for Western North Carolina: NCDOT work, alternate routes, map, more

Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed in Asheville, WNC after 'catastrophic' Helene damage

Road closures in Western NC: Map and which roads you can evacuate on

I-40 collapse: How long will interstate be closed? Alternate routes between North Carolina-Tennessee

Western NC road closures: Progress made in clearing I-40 and I-26 alternate routes to TN

Newfound Gap Road open overnight after Tropical Storm Helene; Great Smokies mostly open

Cut off by Helene's flooding, Asheville neighbors join forces to build a new road

Blue Ridge Parkway update: North Carolina section remains closed as more than 200 miles reopen after Helene

For WNC Christmas tree growers, road conditions are a primary concern after Helene

NCDOT: How did Tropical Storm Helene impact Asheville's I-26 Connector project?

Park Service warns visitors not to enter Blue Ridge Parkway

With the Blue Ridge Parkway closed, here are some alternative routes to see the changing fall colors

Stretch of I-40 in North Carolina, Tennessee closed till January. Photos show why

When will I-40 reopen? The latest on Helene-related North Carolina road closures

National Park Service issues citations for commercial vehicles on prohibited road

Asheville's ART bus service has expanded service and offers free fares

Watch: Blue Ridge Parkway devastation in North Carolina captured by drone footage

Blue Ridge Parkway in Western NC starts to reopen after Tropical Storm Helene closures

National Park service reopens two southern sections of Blue Ridge Parkway in WNC

NCDOT sets I-40 reopening date for 2-lane travel through Pigeon River Gorge

Highway Patrol tried to stop driver after going around barricades onto Helene-damaged I-40

See how some of WNC's favorite attractions are faring

Biltmore Estate shares first look at Helene damage, parts of property had 'significant flooding'

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge near Chimney Rock reportedly swept away by Helene floods

Asheville flooding: Are the Nature Center, Biltmore Estate, other landmarks open? What to know

Helene floods destroy iconic Asheville music venue on the French Broad; future uncertain

These Asheville area restaurants have reopened amid Tropical Storm Helene water outage

After sustaining damage in Hurricane Helene, Sierra Nevada Brewery reopens to normal hours

How Asheville music venues Grey Eagle, Orange Peel are coming back after Helene

Asheville's Grove Park Inn remains closed but progress towards reopening made

Grove Arcade announces reopening after Tropical Storm Helene

Future of River Arts District will be different, Sec. Buttigieg says in Asheville

After Helene forced its closure and furloughs, Biltmore Estate to reopen in November

NC Arboretum in Asheville sustained massive tree damage in Helene; plans to reopen

Asheville restaurateurs prepare for a potential ‘mass exodus’ of food service workers

33rd Christmas Jam cancelled post-Helene: Other benefit concerts may be coming

Grandfather Mountain in Avery County reopens, all habitat animals safe during storm

Ski resorts undeterred following tropical storm: 'Continue to pray and help where we can'

Helene wipes out large sector of wedding industry in Asheville area

Grove Park Inn's National Gingerbread House Competition canceled, displays still coming

Pisgah National Forest reopens in parts after Helene; cleanup of debris, trees continues

With no water, few customers after Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville brewers seek to cope

Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site damaged by tree during Tropical Storm Helene

Asheville Art Museum reopens with pay-what-you-wish admission for Helene-affected counties

NC Arboretum in Asheville reopens but trails still closed

NC Forest Service: DuPont State Recreational Forest will partially reopen Nov. 1

Biltmore Estate: What to know about 2024 Christmas at Biltmore after Tropical Storm Helene

National Park service reopens two southern sections of Blue Ridge Parkway in WNC

Blue Ridge Parkway section reopens near Asheville, visitors can reach Graveyard Fields

Carl Sandburg Home officials give update on park's clean up. No opening date provided

Trapped with 54 horses for 4 days, Biltmore employees fought to find water during Helene

Wicked Weed Brewing indefinitely closes Funkatorium, Cultura, staff laid off

Blue Ridge Parkway reopens through Asheville corridor, Folk Art Center to open Saturday

Destruction at Asheville's historic muni golf course; How extensive was damage?

RADFest 1.0 celebrates the soft reopening of the Asheville River Arts District

Omni Grove Park Inn sets reopening date, 2024 holiday gingerbread display locations

Asheville's Riverside Cemetery has more than 50 downed, leaning trees post-Helene

Biltmore Estate, Asheville businesses welcome back tourism after Tropical Storm Helene

How wildlife, pets are affected by Helene

In wake of flooding, hazards abound for pets. Here's some advice for keeping your dog safe

Rare hellbender salamander in Western NC faces calamity from Helene's floods

Bear boom? NCWRC warns of potential for bear-human conflicts after Tropical Storm Helene

There's good news and bad news about yellow jackets in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene

WNC Nature Center was accessible only by boat after Helene. Here's how animals, facilities weathered the storm

How to help and donate to North Carolina animal shelters after Helene

When floodwaters breached a Swannanoa home, the roof was the safest place for a man, his dog

This NC family thought it had lost its pet to Helene. 'Miracle cat' had other plans

Government officials are surveying the damage in WNC

Gov. Roy Cooper in Marshall: Sludge, toxicity misinformation 'demoralizes' community

'We don't want you here': NC Gov. Cooper to fall color tourists after historic floods

Asheville mayor takes Helene devastation flyover with Biden; details FEMA emergency aid

Kamala Harris visits NC amid Helene response, WNC floods; 'We're here for the long haul'

Cooper, FEMA visit Black Mountain; residents pull together as 'Valley Strong' after Helene

'Our main mission': NC Gov. Roy Cooper, FEMA coordinating help in Western North Carolina

Disaster politics: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are the latest to deal with fallout

'Hurricane alley': Gov. Cooper visits Canton, afflicted by yet another severe flood

Top U.S. housing official visits Asheville as advocates call for a rent, eviction freeze

N.C. governor tours disaster recovery center, calls for stop to misinformation

Trump coming to Asheville next week to see devastation from Helene

Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg visits I-40 wreckage in wake of Tropical Storm Helene

Future of River Arts District will be different, Sec. Buttigieg says in Asheville

Watch: Trump visits storm-damaged Asheville, says 'all of America shares your sorrow'

Trump visits Western North Carolina repeating false FEMA claims; favors more Helene aid

As Trump visits Asheville area, NC governor and FEMA describe 'heroic' relief efforts

After giving Trump a McDonald's 'French fry pin,' Edwards deflects on false FEMA claims

Jill Biden is coming to WNC: Here's other big names who've visited since Tropical Storm Helene

First Lady Jill Biden to visit Asheville, WNC on Friday in wake of Tropical Storm Helene

First lady Jill Biden stirs beans, praises volunteers in post-Helene visit to Asheville

USDA Secretary Vilsack pledges long-term aid for NC farmers after Tropical Storm Helene

Gov. Tim Walz to visit Asheville again, arrives Wednesday, less than week before election

Walz calls Asheville 'a treasure' in second visit since September, calls out Trump on policies

NC Governor in WNC: local leaders call for more funding for Helene recovery

What to know about voting after Helene

Voting rule changes to ease balloting for voters in 13 storm-ravaged WNC counties

Voting guide for Western North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene

Presidential election is just five weeks away. How will Helene affect it in North Carolina?

How Helene is affecting USPS, voting in Buncombe County

What to know on 2024 election in Buncombe County post-Helene; absentee ballots, early voting

Henderson County early voting draws steady crowd after devastation of Helene

WNC election boards harness magic of voting to overcome voting obstacles after Helene

How will Helene affect voter turnout in the Asheville area?

Elections 2024: Asheville City Schools candidates on Helene response, recovery

NC changed the script for voting and elections after Helene. Could it impact Trump, Harris?

2 Buncombe Board of Commissioners Chair candidates: What do they say on Helene recovery?

5 Buncombe County school board candidates on Helene response and recovery

5 Buncombe County Commission candidates on Tropical Storm Helene response and recovery

In Helene's wake, WNC congressional candidates Rudow, Edwards want to rebuild the region

1 Madison County voting location changed post-Helene: See all voting locations

6 Asheville City Council candidates on Tropical Storm Helene response, recovery

17 Buncombe polling locations moved post-Helene: See which ones, why they moved

Don't be fooled

No, Biden, Harris didn't spend hurricane relief FEMA funds on immigrants | Fact check

Here's how to avoid contractor fraud and charity home repair scams after any weather disaster

No, Biden didn't say he's done sending aid to Hurricane Helene victims | Fact check

Have you heard these rumors? FEMA wants to set the record straight.

Scams are too common amid storm cleanup. How to stay safe in North Carolina after Helene

Beware of illegal price gouging, scams in wake of flooding disaster: What to know

Rutherford County man arrested for FEMA threats; sheriff says 'no armed militia'

Reports of missing children in Spruce Pine are false, county says

After giving Trump a McDonald's 'French fry pin,' Edwards deflects on false FEMA claims

(This story will be updated.)

This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Asheville NC flooding: Western NC coverage of Helene by Citizen Times

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